A Note about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to Our Shoppers, Donors and Those We Serve
Updated: May 5, 2020 Learn more about Goodwill and our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) here (FAQs) Goodwill continues to work hard to evolve the collective response of our local Goodwill nonprofit organizations to the coronavirus pandemic while supporting team members and the communities they serve during this unprecedented public health event. As a mission-based […]
COVID-19 and Congress
From schools to sporting events to conferences and the halls of Congress, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is impacting everyone, and nonprofits are no exception. Nonprofit service providers, like local Goodwill organizations around the country, are on the frontlines assisting those impacted while also having to address their own employees and business continuity plans.
What Do Interviewers Really Want to Know?
Hiring personnel – whether human resources or manager – want to know who is the best candidate for their opening. How do they make their final selection, especially when there are a number of qualified candidates?
How Daylight Savings Time Can Help Save Room in Your Wardrobe and Time In Your Day
For me, turning the clocks back an hour means more than just another hour of daylight. It’s the symbol that spring has sprung, the end of one season and the start of another. It’s also one of those days that I like to use as a reminder to take a step back and look at the things in my life, trying to see what needs work or a little refresh.
House Committee Rolls Out Apprenticeship Plan
The House Education and Labor Committee recently put forward a draft proposal to revamp the National Apprenticeship Act—a 1937 law that established the national Registered Apprenticeship system.
Interviewing for Information: Open and Closed Ended Questions
We exchange information in interviews. Just as employers ask questions to determine who they would like to hire, job seekers ask questions to understand if the job is a right fit for them.
Feel the Green
Spring really seems to drag its heels this time of year, doesn’t it? Especially when you live as far north of the equator as I do. Though these late winter days do feel as though they are stretching slightly longer, and the sun is creeping ever so slowly back up further in the sky each day.
Celebrating Digital Learning Day
In celebration of Digital Learning Day today, Goodwill and Google have joined forces to offer Virtual Resume Reviews to individuals nationwide. More than 20 local Goodwill organizations will be using Google’s Applied Digital Skills program to help participants create and edit their resume, and receive feedback.
My Story: Meghan Clark
Originally from Atlanta, Meghan Clark relocated to Charlotte after the birth of her daughter to be closer to family. Meghan loves cooking, and had worked in the restaurant industry for most of her career, but when a friend referred her to the free job training programs at the Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Opportunity Campus (GOC), Meghan embraced the opportunity to make a change.
Why Ask Questions During an Interview?
Why should we ask questions during a job interview? There are a number of reasons.
The Formula for the Perfect Goodwill Outfit
Going into Goodwill is like walking into a plain white room that you get to decorate. The possibilities are as endless. But do you end up buying the same “you” look over and over again? What’s the fun in that?
State of the State Highlights
The National Governor’s Association held their winter meeting, the largest bipartisan convening of the nation’s governors, earlier this month in Washington, DC. The annual meetings provide a forum for governor and other state leaders to lead and participate in discussions on topics such as criminal justice reform, education, workforce development and more.